Section 284-83-005 - Applicability and scope(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided, this chapter applies to all long-term care insurance policies delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after January 1, 2009, including qualified long-term care policies and life insurance policies that accelerate benefits for long-term care. This chapter applies to insurance companies, fraternal benefit societies, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and all similar entities (collectively called "issuers" in this chapter).(2) Some sections of this chapter apply only to qualified long-term care insurance policies, as provided for by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and by Section 7702B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.(3) This chapter applies to policies delivered or issued for delivery in this state having indemnity benefits that are triggered by activities of daily living and sold as disability income insurance, if: (a) The benefits of the disability income policy are dependent upon or vary in amount based on the receipt of long-term care services;(b) The disability income policy is advertised, marketed or offered as insurance for long-term care services; or(c) Benefits under the policy commence after the policyholder has reached Social Security's normal retirement age, unless the benefits are designed to replace lost income or pay for specific expenses other than long-term care services.Wash. Admin. Code § 284-83-005
Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.83.070, 48.83.110, 48.83.120, 48.83.130(1), and 48.83.140(4)(a). 08-24-019 (Matter No. R 2008-09), § 284-83-005, filed 11/24/08, effective 12/25/08.